hello,i was just wondering if anyone knew which portraits i should use for my major of marie antoinette. i was planning to use three - four main portraits that i could later talk about.the question is: How did Marie Antoinette impact on the French government and the people of France through her various royal portrayals?if anyone thinks i should rewrite my question, please do give me suggestions as this would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:29 pm

Comte de Provence

Prince/Princesse

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Re: any good portraits to use????

you can look through the galleries on the homeopage to find some.i suggest you use,la reine en gaullela reine en roseto show her chnaging styleand her portraits as dauphine and queen.your question is very nice.

Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:05 am

Délicate fleur

Royalty

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Re: any good portraits to use????

I strongly suggest you read 'Queen of Fashion' by Caroline Weber as it gives many fascinating insights into the political ramifications of the Queen's dress. Oh and do include a picture of la reine in a redingote.

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Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:46 am

Comte de Provence

Prince/Princesse

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Re: any good portraits to use????

oh yes, you must use many styles of her country attire, and court.4 pictures might not do it im afraid...

Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:16 pm

Madame Rose Bertin

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Re: any good portraits to use????

I think this one is most important paintings of her since it was intended as a political statement for the people of france.

I dont know a lot about it's meaning, but after watching a few documenteries on Marie Antoinette I learned...

- that she chose to have her neck bare in a response to the alleged necklace affair.

- She chose to wear a simple gown to reflect her taste for the simple life. opposing her false over indulgent, highly extravagant, "queen of deficit" image.

- And most importantly she chose to be surrounded by her children (or lack there of), (primarily her son), as a reminder to the people of france that she had given them an heir.

I know there's a lot more to this painting than just that.

Thu May 01, 2008 4:47 am

Rosalie

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Re: any good portraits to use????

Yes, it's very interesting to see how the way the queen was represented in portraits could have political meaning. I also think this portrait is very significant from that point of view, representing her in her function of Mother of France. I also read that the colours used have a meaning; I can't remember if red was considered the colour of royalty, does anyone know?

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Thu May 01, 2008 10:18 am

Comte de Provence

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Re: any good portraits to use????

there are many royal colors.for example;the egyptians chose turquoise, purples red and goldwhere as the bourbons used primarily royal blue.

Thu May 01, 2008 9:08 pm

Rosalie

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Re: any good portraits to use????

Ok, thank you! But I'm pretty sure the red had a meaning here...but I can't remember which one!

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Fri May 02, 2008 8:21 pm

Comte de Provence

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Re: any good portraits to use????

i think i know what youre talking about.i know she had a red velvet room :]its my favorite.

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